Environmental Project Manager

Timmons Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Timmons Group is seeking an Environmental Project Manager for the Environmental Group in our Richmond, VA office. The role oversees the delivery of technically sound environmental documents and independently coordinates with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and timely project completion.

The successful candidate will manage projects, prepare proposals, and mentor Environmental Technicians and Scientists while maintaining strong client communications and delivering on budget expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science or related field(s) with coursework; equivalent work experience considered.
• Six+ years of environmental consulting experience preferred.
• Current registration as a Professional Soil Scientist, Wetland Professional, or Professional Geologist in one or more states is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, produce, and deliver technically sound environmental products on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies on permitting tasks to ensure compliance.
• Develop proposals including time schedules and cost estimates for proposed work.
• Mentor and guide Environmental Technicians and Scientists on project tasks.
• Independently communicate with clients on technical matters as a subject matter expert.

Skills

Project management

Independent work

Technical analysis equipment

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Environmental consulting expertise

Independent contributor

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Professional registration (Soil Scientist / Wetland / Geologist)

Tools

CADD

GIS

Job description

Job Description

Timmons Group is seeking a Environmental Project Manager for our Environmental Group located in our Richmond, VA office. The Environmental Project Manager is responsible for the oversight, production, and delivery of technically sound products that meet internal and external client expectations, on time and on/under budget. They are a subject matter expert and can independently provide clients with accurate consulting for the services provided by the Group. They prepare environmental documents and independently coordinate with regulatory agencies on permitting tasks to ensure compliance while working to resolve complex environmental issues as a technical expert. The Environmental Project manager completes marketing and business development tasks, and possesses the ability to see projects through with very little oversight.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervisory responsibilities include evaluating and mentoring assigned staff to the project team, as well as providing feedback on team performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Reliably collects and interprets data following established methods and guidelines
• Provides briefings of findings and makes recommendations to clients
• Acts as subject matter expert, using professional judgment to direct, monitor, and complete assigned projects
• Actively delegates and coordinates tasks and schedules with project team members
• Responsible for coordinating the timely invoicing of fees
• Serves as mentor to teach, train, and answers questions of Environmental Technicians and Environmental Scientists I, II & III
• Checks the accuracy (formal and informal QA/QC) of assigned tasks
• Pro-actively identifies technical, schedule or financial issues and seeks resolution from the the client, as appropriate to the situation
• Develops proposals, including the calculation/estimation of time schedules and costs of the proposed work
• Cross markets other firm services as appropriate to his/her clients
• Independently communicates on technical matters with the client as a technical expert
• Day travel and overnight stays are required at times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrated project management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of team with excellent time management skills to ensure deadlines are met
• Must be capable of correctly operating technical analysis equipment and computer equipment
• Must possess strong technical verbal and technical writing skills and be able to read technical literature, regulations, guidance documents, and engineering plans
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to apply professional knowledge to the solution of both routine and non-routine tasks and engineering activities
• Must have demonstrated subject matter expertise related to environmental science and consulting
• Must be capable of acting as an independent contributor by successfully completing/directing tasks and delivering technically sound reports and products
• CADD/GIS skills preferred

Education And/or Experience

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree (preferable) from an accredited four-year college or university, with coursework in Environmental Science or a related field(s) and/or equivalent work experience
• Six or more years of environmental consulting experience preferred
• Current registration as a Professional Soil Scientist, Wetland Professional, or Professional Geologist in one or more states in which Timmons Group conducts business is preferred.

Compensation:

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position is $80,000-$110,000. Offers are based on a range of job-related factors such as internal equity, experience, skills, education, credentials and role complexity. Information on our comprehensive benefits package be found here.

Additional Information

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a "Best Firm to Work For" by CE News. With 21 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit www.timmons.com.